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Preventive Maintenance
Service Intervals
Some service and maintenance can and should be performed by the owner. It
requires no special tools or knowledge beyond what is presented in this manual.
The following are examples of the type of service you can, in most cases, perform
yourself. All other service, maintenance and repair should be performed in a
properly equipped facility by a qualified bicycle mechanic using the correct tools
and procedures specified by Taga.
1.
Break-in Period: Your Taga will last longer and work better if you break it in
before riding it hard. Control cables and wheel spokes may stretch when a
new Taga is first used and may require readjustment, which you can perform
by yourself or in a bike shop.
The Safety Check (see “Riding Taga” section) will help you identify some things
that need readjustment. But even if everything seems fine to you, it’s best to
take your Taga back to the reseller or any bike shop in your area for a 30 day
checkup. Another way to judge when it’s time for the first checkup is to bring
Taga in after several days of hard use. But if you think something is wrong
with the Taga, take it to your reseller or contact us before riding it again.
2.
Before every ride: Perform Safety Check (see “Riding Taga” section)
3.
After every long or hard ride, or if your Taga has been exposed to water or
grit or at least after every 100 miles, ensure you clean your Taga and lightly oil
the chain and the cables. Wipe off excess oil. See lubrication section below.
Inflating the Wheels
Use a regular bicycle air pump to inflate the wheels. Check the pressure limit
stamped on the tire (standard wheels should be 60 PSI).
Lubricating the chain and brake cables
We recommend that you see your local reseller or any bike shop for all lubricants.
The chain should be lubricated once in 3 months using a standard bicycle chain
lube. The brake and gear cables should be lubricated every 6-12 months using
2-3 drops of cables oil. Lubrication is a function of climate. Talk to your reseller or
our support team about the best lubricants and the recommended lubrication
frequency for your area.
Lubricating the seat mechanism
In case the Child Seat locking mechanism (when the seat is out of the Cargo
Compartment) is not moving freely, apply some silicone spray between the
moving parts to reduce friction.
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